What the standards are here to do
Protect buyer expectations before purchase, make the workflow inspectable, reduce ambiguity around quality and process, and support a marketplace built for accountable buyers.
ReferralAuthority + LinkCheck.app
Standards matter before purchase. Monitoring discipline matters after it.
ReferralAuthority keeps public standards because serious buyers should be able to review safeguards before they move forward. The redesign adds a second rule: safeguards before purchase are not enough if the buyer has no monitoring layer after delivery.
Why standards alone are not the whole safety model
Published standards help buyers evaluate the process up front. LinkCheck.app setup helps them keep evaluating outcomes after the link is live. ReferralAuthority requires both because safe procurement should cover the full lifecycle.
What buyers should review before requesting access
Review editorial and quality standards, buying expectations and eligibility, applicable safeguard and remedy language, and the monitoring requirement through LinkCheck.app.